Meconopsis quintuplinervia

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Harebell poppyPerennialFamily: Papaveraceae

Flower colour:

Blue

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Meconopsis is a genus of plants in the poppy family, the most common of which grown in Britain are the Welsh poppy, Meconopsis cambrica, and the Himalayan blue poppy, Meconopsis betonicifolia. The flowers are a similar shape and structure to true poppies, but they can be identified as meconopsis by their seedheads. Rather than 'pepper pot' seedheads typical of true poppies, meconopsis seedheads are thin and long.

The harebell poppy, Meconopsis quintuplinervia, is native to the mountainous regions of Tibet and China. It bears straw-coloured, hairy leaves and bowl-shaped, nodding lilac-blue flowers, from late spring to summer. It can be easy to grow when given the right conditons – moist but well-drained soil is a must, and it does best when divided every couple of years. Plant in a partially or fully shaded spot with shelter from cold, drying winds. Sow seed in autumn.

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Meconopsis ‘Quintuplinervia’ and wildlife

Meconopsis ‘Quintuplinervia’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Meconopsis ‘Quintuplinervia’ poisonous?

Meconopsis ‘Quintuplinervia’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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